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A cozy, steaming cup of Costa Rican Tea Recipe served in a handmade ceramic mug on a kitchen counter. Visible tea steam rising, with a cinnamon stick inside the cup and lemon slice on the side. Soft natural light, slightly blurred kitchen background for warmth.

Costa Rican Tea Recipe (Traditional & Fat-Burning Variation)

This soothing Costa Rican tea recipe blends traditional herbs like lemongrass, ginger, and cinnamon into a flavorful drink that supports digestion, detox, and fat burning. Learn how to make the classic version and a boosted fat-burning variation for weight loss.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Beverages, healthy drinks
Cuisine: costa rican, Latin American
Calories: 10
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Lemongrass Fresh preferred or 1 tsp dried
  • 1 tsp Ginger Fresh grated
  • 1 tsp Hibiscus petals Or 1 hibiscus tea bag
  • 1 tsp Mint Dried or a few fresh leaves
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Whole stick
  • 2 cups Filtered water
  • Honey Optional to taste
  • Fat-Burning Variation Weight Loss:
  • Amount Unit Name Notes
  • 1 tbsp Lemongrass
  • 1 tsp Ginger
  • ½ Lemon Juice only
  • 1 pinch Cayenne pepper Optional but powerful
  • 1 stick Cinnamon
  • 1 bag Green tea Optional for caffeine
  • 1 tsp Apple cider vinegar Add after steeping
  • 2 cups Filtered water

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan For simmering herbs
  • 1 Strainer Or tea infuser
  • 1 Mug or jar To serve hot or chilled tea
  • 1 Knife For chopping fresh herbs

Method
 

  1. Traditional Version:
  2. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan.
  3. Add lemongrass, ginger, hibiscus, mint, and cinnamon.
  4. Lower heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes.
  5. Strain and pour into mugs.
  6. Sweeten lightly with honey if desired.
  7. Fat-Burning Variation:
  8. Bring water to a boil and add lemongrass, ginger, cinnamon, green tea bag (optional), and cayenne.
  9. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  10. Remove from heat.
  11. Add lemon juice and apple cider vinegar after straining.
  12. Sip warm before meals or on an empty stomach in the morning.

Notes

  • For a caffeine-free version, skip green tea and use extra ginger.
  • Store leftover tea in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Great served iced with lemon slices in summer.
  • Start with a mild version if you’re sensitive to heat (cayenne).